Recommended Fly Fishing Gear
Having a reliable set of Fly Fishing gear is important when you’re out on the fly. Here’s a list of some of our favourite gear that you might want to add to your collection.
Fly Fishing Rods
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod
Designed especially for the trout angler. The moderate action of the rod provides the delicacy needed for technical spring creeks, yet packs enough power for big river and boat fishing. The lightweight blank and forgiving action reduces fatigue for long days on the water.
Sage X Fly Rod
The X rod’s all-new fast action taper built with our KonneticHD Technology delivers greater blank recovery and a crisper tip stop – creating tighter, more efficient loops throughout all ranges of casting styles. This taper allows you to dig deeper into the rod and access the lower sections, shifting power closer to the angler. Decreased lateral and medial movement and vibrations in the blank result in a more accurate and efficient presentation, resulting in a performance driven, forgiving fast action blank – refining the synergy between angler, rod, line, and fly.
Sage MOD Fly Rod
Just like you wouldn’t pull out your driver when you need your 7 iron, the MOD is optimized for the distances and scenarios most often encountered by the trout angler. Thoughtfully crafted with contemporary line designs, fly patterns, and angling styles in mind, the MOD is a modern interpretation of a moderate action specific for trout fisheries. Designed between the deep loading CIRCA and fast action ONE, the MOD excels at measured distances to the short game, delivering delicate presentations with pin-point accuracy.
Designed and handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, the MOD features all the lightweight, strength, responsiveness, and accuracy benefits of our proprietary Konnetic Technology®.
Flies and Emergers
Brett Wolf Emerger
A famed Tasmanian fly with an easy to see CDC post, great for the highland mayfly.
Bruisers Bait
One of 1864 custom patterns, this whitebait fly was created with by RiverFly guide Peter Broomhall for chasing whitebait feeders in Tasmania’s rivers. Tied with the ideal weight and balance, Bruisers Bait are great for drifting down a current, or presenting upstream to an active feeder. Based on the Surf Candy, and varied to suit our freshwater fishing conditions.
Mini WMD Hopper
Our favourite, most versatile hopper pattern, hands down. Two variants, orange legs or olive legs.
Feathers
Cock-Pheasant Shoulder/h3>
The feathers are great for a variety of patterns.
Premium Peacock Herl
Individual tail feathers, cut by hand to produce the best quality feather.
Whiting Hebert Dry Fly Hackle (Bronze whole cape)
A brilliant quality neck cape hackle, full of #12-#16 feather.
Fly Boxes
Orvis Adjustable Waterproof Fly Box
A favourite fly box from Orvis, with adjustable compartment sizes, and waterproof o-ring. 190mm x 110mm x 35mm.
Simms Patch Fly Box
A unique foam fly box with a hook back to quickly attach the box to your vest, your waders or your rain jacket fly patch. Quick, easy & so convenient. Durable, non-absorbent, non-delaminating texture with next-generation high-density foam. Magnetic closure for easy open & close. Hook backer attaches to Simms outwear, waders, and packs.
Simms Patch Fly Box
Accommodates a wide variety of fly sizes (sizes 10 – 20) for trout and general fishing. Precision slit foam holds up to 280 flies securely (15 cm x 10 cm x 3.8 cm).
Fly Fishing Clothing
Patagonia M’s Sunshade Technical Hoody
A quick-drying hoody in a soft 100% polyester designed for flats fishing; forearms and side panels with durable stretch-woven nylon/spandex.
On tropical Pacific atolls, the only thing more ferocious than a feeding GT is the sun. Fortunately, our Sunshade Technical Hoody, with its ultralight 3.54-oz polyester double-knit fabric and 40-UPF sun protection, offers full upper-body coverage and a cool, airy feel. Thumb holes pull the sleeves down to cover hands, built-in sun mask and hood fit easily over a baseball cap, reinforced stretch-woven inner forearms and side panels protect against abrasion and a convenient zippered pocket holds a few essentials. The Sunshade proudly flies a heat-transfer Fitz Roy Tarpon logo on the back. When the flats heat up, don’t wilt. Just throw on a Sunshade and keep fishing.
Patagonia Guidewater Pants
Bomber, fast-drying nylon pants with a partial stretch waist for exceptional fit and comfort.
Patagonia Convertible Vest
A versatile and lightweight vertical pocket mesh vest appropriate for fresh and saltwater fishing; detaches at top and bottom so that it can be worn on pack fronts.
Fly Fishing Waders and Boots
Simms Headwater Boot
A rugged boot built to boldly excel on the approach and in the drink.
Simms’ Headwaters® Boot has a lightweight, durable platform that maximizes underfoot stability, control, and slip-resistance. The scratch rubber and high-denier nylon upper ensure long life, and a partial neoprene lining adds cushioning and easy on/off performance. Additional features include a dual-density EVA midsole for absorbing shock, ESS plates for improved cleat/stud retention, and proven Vibram® Idrogrip rubber outsoles for powerful grip.
Patagonia Skeena River Wader
Whether you’re scrambling up high-gradient freestones while trout fishing or doing the deep-water steelhead dance, our midweight Skeena River Waders strike an ideal balance between ease of movement and toughness.
If you fish in and out of boats, you’ll appreciate the flat-panel gravel guards: They drain water more quickly than our old design, in addition to better resisting abrasion and wear while hiking or wading.
Fly Fishing Leaders
RIO Euro Nymph leaders
RIO’S Euro Nymph Leader is a uniquely designed tapered leader, and ideal for European nymphing techniques. The leader starts with 9’ of a milky-white tapered nylon for visibility, which is then attached to 22” of RIO’s 2X, two-tone Indicator Tippet material, for maximum visibility in all light conditions, and to make subtle strike detection easier. The leader ends with a tippet ring, allowing anglers to attach their own tippet to match the water type and conditions.
Trout Hunter Tapered Leaders
TroutHunter’s Trout Leaders are extruded to exacting standards from the highest co-polymers available. The camouflage olive tint offers low visibility, and the taper offers excellent turnover. Packaged in TroutHunter’s UV-resistant, waterproof packaging, these leaders are available in 1X to 5X at 10-feet in length.
Rene Harrop 14′ Signature Leaders From TroutHunter, “Finally a tapered leader that performs at the level of the finest hand-tied leader. Fourteen feet in length for demanding spring creek and tailwater situations. You will not believe that a leader this long can be so accurate and turn over so easily.” Available in 4X and 5X at 14-feet in length.